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What the Vet Needs to Know in an Emergency
Every year, one in three pets needs veterinary treatment with the average vet’s bill being around £300 and more complex treatment costing around £4,000. If your pet suddenly becomes unwell or is involved in an accident and needs medical treatment, here’s what you need...
Why Smoking Around your Pet is so Dangerous
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has teamed up with The Royal College of Nursing in a campaign to demonstrate to smokers, how their habit can directly harm their pets. This research shows family pets are put at risk by smokers’ nicotine and smoke...
How service dogs are helping those suffering from PTSD
Specially trained dogs offer support to those with post-traumatic stress disorder Service and therapy dogs have been providing vital help and support to those suffering from PTSD, helping them lead more independent and fuller lives and enjoy better...
Diabetes in dogs, what it is, how to spot it and what to do about it
Canine diabetes is an incurable disease caused when the body stops making insulin. It is a relatively common condition in dogs and although it is costly to treat, pets can go on to enjoy full and happy lives. Left untreated however, diabetes can cause major problems...
Medical detection dogs sniff out malaria from smelly socks!
Medical detection dogs sniff out malaria from smelly socks! Exciting medical news shows dogs are proving their worth yet again, this time at the frontline of the war against disease. Specially trained dogs can already sniff out cancer, diabetes sugar changes and early...
Fireworks – Keep your pet safe and stress free on the noisiest night of the year
FIREWORKS Firework night is fun for lots of us, yet for many pets it can be a stressful and dangerous time. The animal charity Blue Cross reports a significant increase in pets bought into animal hospitals needing medication around Bonfire night, as well as...
Seasonal Canine Illness
What Seasonal Canine Illness is a potentially life-threatening disease with no known cause. It affects dogs that have been walked in woodland areas 1-3 days before becoming unwell. Symptoms start with vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. When Seasonal...
The Positive Power of Pets
Pet Power Dogs are wonderful creatures bringing with them an enormous sense of friendship and trust. Research shows pet ownership can improve mental and physical health, lower blood pressure and...